"Diamond Rain: More Common Across the Universe Than Previously Believed"
Researchers led by Dr. Mungo Frost have discovered that diamond formation on icy planets like Neptune and Uranus occurs at lower pressures and temperatures than previously thought, potentially influencing the formation of the planets' complex magnetic fields. The study, conducted at the European XFEL, used high pressure and temperature to replicate conditions inside icy gas giants, revealing insights into diamond precipitation dynamics. The findings suggest that diamond rain could also occur on smaller gas planets known as "mini-Neptunes," impacting their magnetic field formation.